Intensives
What are Intensives?
Intensives are a powerful alternative to the traditional model of weekly sessions. Rather than meeting for 50-minute sessions over many months, an intensive offers concentrated, in-depth relational life therapy over one, two, or three consecutive days. This extended time together creates the space for deep exploration, transformational insight, and practical change that simply isn’t possible in shorter sessions. The framework of intensives facilitates more lasting and meaningful change because we can work live in the moment with the setbacks and relational dynamics that otherwise occur between weekly therapy sessions.
Who are Intensives for?
Intensives are designed for individuals or couples who want to dive deeply into therapeutic work without the limitations of weekly sessions. You might choose an intensive if:
You’re in crisis, either personally or in your relationship, and need focused support
You feel stuck in unhelpful patterns that you’ve struggled to shift in standard therapy
You’re facing a major life transition or decision and want clarity and direction
You struggle to commit to weekly sessions due to work, travel, or lifestyle demands
You’re seeking a retreat-like focus for reflection, growth, and emotional renewal
Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, healing, or transformation, an intensive offers the time and depth to move forward with intention.
Why Intensives For Couples?
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I love working intensively with couples because the results are often truly transformative. Over two to three focused days, couples gain deep insight into what’s not working and begin doing the real, relational work needed to facilitate lasting connection and intimacy.
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Couples consistently describe how intensives transform things in a way that weekly sessions couldn’t. Here is a clients prospective.
“In a one-hour session, I’ve often had to hold back—some things just feel too deep, too painful, with no time to find comfort or resolution. But in an intensive, I feel safe enough to share the brutal truths. We know we have hours, or another day, to work through it together. That’s what makes the difference—we can finally say and work through the things we were too scared to say before…..We’ve had so many ‘aha’ moments where the penny drops, and you just know—this realization will forever change how we relate to each other.”
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research consistently shows that intensive couple therapy leads to deeper, more enduring change compared to weekly sessions. Immersive work helps couples break patterns faster, stay engaged longer, and create real momentum for change.
"Couples undergoing intensive therapy in a shorter period achieved the most significant positive changes"
(Boegner & Zielenbach-Coenen, 1984)
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The cost of an intensive is comparable to six months of weekly sessions—but many couples prefer to accelerate the process and start living the change now. No couples I have worked with have ever regretted the investment. It’s a commitment not just to your relationship—but to your emotional wellbeing, connection, and future.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A relationship intensive is an extended, focused therapeutic experience designed to help individuals and couples move more deeply into the work than is often possible in weekly sessions.
Rather than meeting for 50 minutes at a time, we spend two to three full days working together to better understand relational patterns, nervous system responses, communication dynamics, and practical tools for change.
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Intensives are held over two to three days.
Each day includes:
6 hours of focused work each day
a break for lunch
additional short breaks throughout the day as needed
The structure is designed to allow for meaningful depth while still supporting regulation and integration.
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All intensives are currently held virtually over Zoom.
Many clients are surprised by how connected and effective virtual intensives feel. Being in your own environment can often help support comfort, regulation, and openness throughout the process.
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The rate is $1,200 per day.
A full two-day intensive is $2,400 total
A full three-day intensive is $3,600 total
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Intensives may be helpful for:
repetitive conflict cycles
emotional disconnection
communication struggles
anxious and avoidant relationship dynamics
resentment
emotional shutdown
rebuilding trust
relationship discernment
learning healthier relational skills
strengthening emotional regulation
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No. Intensives are available for both individuals and couples.
Individual intensives can be especially helpful for understanding relational patterns, strengthening boundaries, increasing emotional regulation, and changing long-standing dynamics.
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My work integrates:
Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
nervous system regulation tools
attachment-based work
practical communication and relational skills
The work is active, practical, relational, and focused on meaningful change — not just insight.
